Mid Century Upholstered English Klismos Dining Chairs with Black Frames - Set 12
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this set of 12 dining chairs date from approximately 1950. Frames have painted black satin finish and have a klismos shaped style with cantered legs. Currently uph...
Upholstery, Hardwood
John Widdicomb Klismos Saber Leg Side Chair Burl Regency Neoclassical 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Stickley writes "The passion for classical designs, rekindled by the late 18th and early 19th century excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum, lives on in this modern interpretation o...
Fabric, Burl
MCM T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings For Widdicomb Klismos Style Extension Dining Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings For John Widdicomb French Walnut Klismos Style Dining Table with Two Extension Boards and 6 Chairs This exquisite Mid Century Modern dinin...
Walnut
Round Saber Leg Klismos Side Table By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings For Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It is a beautiful example of Robsjohn-Gibbings' signature philosophy: taking the sweeping, dramatic elegance of ancient Greek Klismos forms and stripping away all unnecessary ornamen...
Wood, Walnut
Exquisite Restored Set of 6 Vintage Walnut Klismos Chairs by Stewart MacDougall
By Stewart MacDougall, Glenn of California
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare set of six (6) "Athens" Klismos dining chairs by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California, circa 1955. Expert walnut construction with stellar detail. An unforg...
Walnut
Exquisite Restored Set of 8 Vintage Walnut Klismos Chairs by Stewart MacDougall
By Stewart MacDougall, Glenn of California
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare set of eight (8) "Athens" Klismos dining chairs by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California, circa 1955. Expert walnut construction with stellar detail. An unfo...
Walnut
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cane Back Klismos Loungers in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and inst...
Cane, Mahogany
Striking Restored Set of Four '4' Mahogany and Cane Klismos Loungers
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and inst...
Cane, Mahogany
Exquisite Restored Set of 10 Vintage Walnut Klismos Chairs by Stewart MacDougall
By Stewart MacDougall, Glenn of California
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare set of ten (10) "Athens" Klismos dining chairs by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California, circa 1955. Expert walnut construction with stellar detail. An unfor...
Walnut
Exquisite Restored Set of 12 Vintage Walnut Klismos Chairs by Stewart MacDougall
By Stewart MacDougall, Glenn of California
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare set of twelve (12) "Athens" Klismos dining chairs by Stewart MacDougall for Glenn of California, circa 1955. Expert walnut construction with stellar detail. An un...
Walnut
T.H.. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Klismos Round Saber Leg Lamp Table 1955
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A versatile Klismos or Saber Leg table designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The legs are slightly darker than the top. This form works well as a lamp, side or end table....
Walnut
$859Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern vintage Drexel Klismos leg caned high back dining chairs Includes 2 armchai...
Cane, Wood
Breathtaking Restored Pair of Custom Klismos Loungers in Walnut, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Walnut
$3,400Sale Price / set|38% Off
Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Klismos leg side tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of co...
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Klismos Leg Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern walnut klismos leg coffee table or cocktail table designed by T.H.
Wood
Klismos Chairs in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Reupholstered Your Fabric
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Klismos Chairs, in the style of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings, unsigned, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be com...
Upholstery, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Klismos Mid Century Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Klismos Mid Century Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 20 deep x 32.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18.5 in...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Stool for Saridis of Athens, ca. 1961
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in Dronten, NL
A rare and exquisite early example of the Klismos stool designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens.
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Swedish Neo-classic Style Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs (PRICED AS Set) Wear to finish
Wood, Rush
Remarkable Set of 12 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this mag...
Cane, Walnut
Pair BERNARD ROHNE for MASTERCRAFT Gondola Klismos Legged Burled Chairs 6 Avail
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Hudson, NY
Very Rare and stunning pair of sculptural curved leg dining / side chairs by Mastercraft. These chairs are solid and heavy yet have a light and delicate design. The gondola style cha...
Brass
Early Matching Pair, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs for Saridis of Athens
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional pair of early Klismos chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens, crafted in dark-stained walnut and retaining their original character and authenticity throu...
Leather, Walnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Round Walnut End Table Klismos Sabre-Legs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb round end table with lower shelf on three Klismos sabre-legs. Top has beautiful book matched walnut veneer with a boarder, includes...
Walnut
Gorgeous Set of 10 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. The set consists of ...
Cane, Walnut
Pair Vintage Cast Aluminum "Klismos" Dining by Thinline of California 1960's
By Thinline
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fabulous modern twist on the Greek Klismos style furniture.
Aluminum
Exquisite Restored Set of 10 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector...
Cane, Cherry
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Saridis
Located in St. Louis, MO
H. Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Klismos chair looks ancient and modern at the same time — because it is.
Leather, Walnut
Exquisite Restored Set of 12 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collec...
Cane, Cherry
Pair of Rectangle Light Walnut Klismos End Side Tables by Gibings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Rectangle Light Walnut Klismos End Side Tables by Gibings for Widdicomb MINT!
Walnut
Jaw-Dropping Pair of Cane Klismos Loungers in Black Lacquer, 2 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, expertly upholstered and inst...
Cane, Mahogany
All Arms, Exquisite Vintage Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
Cane, Cherry
Remarkable Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this m...
Cane, Walnut
Exquisite Set of 14 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the coll...
Cane, Cherry
Stunning Set of 14 Klismos Cane Side Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley, circa 1948
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is unique on the World market. The set is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously profession...
Cane, Walnut
Exquisite Set of 14 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) black lacquer cane back dining chairs in the style of Billy Haines, circa 1950. There are two (2) host armchairs and twelve ...
Cane, Mahogany
All Arm, Exquisite Restored Vintage Set of 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
Cane, Cherry
All Arms, Exquisite Set of 20 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
Cane, Cherry
All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of th...
Cane, Walnut
Exquisite Set of 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional meticulously restored set of ten (10) black lacquer cane back dining chairs in the style of Billy Haines, circa 1950. There are two (2) host arm chairs and eight (8) s...
Cane, Mahogany
All Arm, Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) cane back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Co...
Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional meticulously restored set of twelve (12) black lacquer cane back dining chairs in the style of Billy Haines, circa 1950. There are two (2) host armchairs and ten (10))...
Cane, Mahogany
Set of 10 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, Cane Seats
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare, an exceptional, meticulously restored set of ten (10) Klismos cane dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the collector's eq...
Cane, Cherry
Exquisite Set of 8 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collecto...
Cane, Cherry
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